SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The Butler men's soccer team fell behind Seton Hall, 2-0, after 61 minutes of action in a BIG EAST road match. The Bulldogs (3-7-3, 0-4-0 BIG EAST) then scored in the 78^th minute, cutting the lead to one goal, but the No. 11 Pirates (9-2-1, 2-1-1 BIG EAST) denied Butler any shots in the remaining time.
 
Key Moments

• 4' | Ryan Hannosh puts an early shot on frame, forcing Seton Hall to make a save at the near post.
• 29' | In a flurry, Seton Hall rattles off three successive shots, with one hitting the left post and one hitting the crossbar. The Dawgs defense weathers the storm.
• 42' | A Butler foul in the penalty area sets up Seton Hall at the spot. The attempt is saved by Caleb Norris, but the deflection lands directly in front of the shooter, who is able to easily tap it in. The Pirates take a 1-0 lead.

      HALFTIME

• 61' | A Seton Hall attacker is able to carry into the box. After a quick give-and-go, he banks one in off the post. The Pirates are up, two goals.
• 78' | Donovan Boone plays a ball up the right side to Josemir Gomez. Gomez nearly loses the ball, but takes a deflection off a Seton Hall defender and scores at the far post. The Bulldogs pull to within one goal, at 2-1.
• 83' | Each side receives a red card for reactions to a called foul, so both teams will finish the match a man down.

Butler Points Summary
GOALS: Josemir Gomez
ASSISTS: (none)
 
Bulldog Bits

• The goal by Josemir Gomez was his seventh this season and the 23^rd of his collegiate career.
• All three of Butler's shots in the match were on frame.

Up Next
Butler returns to Indianapolis to host UConn on Saturday, October 19.